Las Vegas deservedly enjoys the reputation as a destination that can usually be reached with the purchase of cheap airplane tickets or cheap vacation packages. It is also a city that offers some of the best buffets around.
The following are Vegas buffets well worth visiting:
Buffet Bellagio offers top of the line cuisine, including Chinese dim sum, foie gras, crab legs and pizza fresh out of a wood fired oven. Its atmosphere is classy, with luxurious chandeliers and stylish artwork on display in the dining area. Some diners have complained that the desserts look better than they taste. Weekday lunch and dinner go for $19.95 and $29.95 respectively. Weekend dinner is $36.95 and weekend Champagne Brunches are priced at $24.95.
Rios Carnival World Buffet offers a kid friendly menu and is well known for its outstanding desserts.
Planet Hollywoods Spice Market Buffet offers a variety of international fare, including Middle East specialties.
Main Street Stations Garden Court Buffet is particularly attractive to locals for its value and lack of long lines. Weekday lunch and dinner go for $7.99 and $10.99 respectively. Although these prices are for members of the players club, membership at any Vegas resort players club is free and gives members access to lots of perks.
The Cosmopolitans Wicked Spoon is marketed as a Culinary food hall. It deservedly enjoys a reputation for the quality, variety, and impressive presentation of its dishes, served in chic, modern surroundings. Desserts are attention-grabbing. The buffet served 18 kinds of gelato recently. Weekday lunch and dinner go for $22 and $35 respectively. www.cheapfares.com